1.) 22 Dec 2016 05:52:54
Hield has finely gotten into a grove the fast few games and looked like a few thought he would and Pelicans are bad so their pick will be good however not enough value to get both Dragic and Whiteside imo especiallt due to the wins it would add to Pelicans which would decrease value of the pick. Replace osik with Evans and you get closer since but I don't think Nola has the pieces outside of AD (who should be untouchable) to get both Dragic and Whiteside.

1.) 18 Dec 2016 18:33:43
Wall, Jackson and Johnson are all being shopped so I'm sure this conversation will be had if it hasn't been had already. I think there will be a bunch of suitors and this likely won't be the best offer from a value perspective that the Wizards get. I assume the Wizards would be looking for the best yield they could get.

However if for some reason they aren't this offer could be attractive since you get a proven guy in Jackson who can step in right away at pg and contribute as well as Stanley Johnson who despite a disappointing season thus far is only 20 and has proven his toughness on defensive end just needs time to develop the offensive game. The picks don't project to be too great but they are something.

2.) 22 Oct 2016 23:54:57
Agree with espn33 those players could make it happen. Bog would give bucks perimeter shooting while RHJ would give another young athletic guy with long arms who has high defensive upside. I do think Nets would be foolish to do this as their only hope is that one of their young guys unexpectedly turns into a star. I don't think Lopez and Monroe could coexist so I'd personally deal Lopez for Monroe and some more assets the Nets could use going forward.

1.) 07 Jul 2016 00:36:41
Westbrook will get max next year which will be around $30M/ yr depending on the final cap number.

I'd prefer to trade for Westbrook this season because having him and Russell won't work. They both need the ball in their hands to be effective. We can also get his Bird Rights and give him the 5th year on his contract which could be a deciding factor. Trade Rusell along with anybody else except Ingram to OKC for Westbrook.

4.) 30 Jun 2016 15:42:15
I honestly can't see derozan leaving the raptors for less money, unless it is for a legit contender. Even if the lakers get whiteside AND derozen, they are likely not a playoff team in the west.

The lakers were 24 games out of playoff contention last year. don't see those 2 adding that much. And there is no way Derozen leaves that much money on the table and his history with toronto, to simply miss the playoffs.

5.) 01 Jul 2016 00:24:57
Oh. And whiteside apparently rejected even meeting with the lakers. Not looking good. Perhaps parsons or batum. But still. The only fa the lakers could sign is for the same position as Ingram. Lakers would be best to tank and go for top 3 again.